Fundraisers

Eat-a-Dish for Make-A-Wish: May 1-May 28, Maggiano's Little Italy restaurants, nationwide. Dine-in at any Maggiano's Little Italy restaurant May 1-28, order from the special menu items and a donation will be made to the Make-A-Wish foundation in your honor. For reservations or information, call (800) 983-4637.

Rummage sale: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. May 29 and 30; 8 a.m.-noon May 31; South Church of Mount Prospect, 501 S. Emerson St. Shop for gently used items, including furniture. Proceeds from this sale will support the programs of the South Church to help others.

Perennial plant sale: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. May 29, 30 and 31, Christian Liberty Academy school parking lot, Euclid and Walnut, Arlington Heights. Benefits the CLA Booster Club.

Relay For Life Cancer Walk: 6 p.m. May 30 to 6 a.m. June 1, Hosted by Saint Phillip Lutheran Church, the walk will take place at the Glenbrook South High School track. Walk raises funds for cancer research. For information, call Lisabeth (847) 832-0541.

Fairygodmother Foundation's Stars & Wishes gala: May 31, The Casino, Chicago. Sara, (312) 573-0028, ext. 10.

Hike for Life: 8-9 a.m. registration May 31 at St. Peter to hike for Lutherans for Life and Caris Pregnancy Centers and Prevention Services. Registration and collection of pledge sheets and donations by the pavilion located south of St. Peter on Oakton Street. Coffee, juice and doughnut fellowship will be available. Walk from St. Peter around the Lutheran Home and back. For information, call the church office at (847) 259-4114. Pledge sheets are available at the church office. St. Peter Lutheran Church is at 111 W. Olive St., Arlington Heights. (847) 259-4114

Peggy Brothman pancake breakfast fundraiser: 8-11 a.m. May 31, the Community Center and Ice Arena, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Includes children's games and activities. Tickets at the door $8; children under 2 free. Tammie, (847) 882-5324 or Karen, (630) 872-1684.

Doggy Wash: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 1, Wizard of Pawz, 2306 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates. 847-882-9894. Presented by Wizard of Pawz and Chicagoland Dog Rescue to raise funds for boarding fees, veterinary care, feeding and all other expenses involved in operating a shelterless dog rescue. Baths from $10 to $18. Other services also available. chicagolanddogrescue.org or call (847) 259-6458.

Rainbows Golf Classic: June 2, Twin Orchards Country Club, Long Grove. Golf, celebrity guests, auction and raffle. Kathy, (847) 952-1770, ext. 29 or e-mail at: Kathy@rainbows.org. www.rainbows.org.

Farmers Insurance "Be a Hero for Babies Day": On June 3, check out local Farmers Insurance offices online at www.marchofdimes.com/farmers. Make a donation to the March of Dimes, and Farmers Insurance will match all donations on June 3 up to $250,000.

Clearbrook Women's Classic Golf event: 8:30 a.m. June 4, Makray Memorial Golf Club, 1010 S. Northwest Highway, Barrington. $250 includes breakfast, golf clinics, lunch, golf. Brynn, (847) 385-5009 or www.clearbrook.org.

Greater O'Hare Association 2008 Golf Classic: 9:30 a.m. June 5, White Pines Golf Club, 500 W. Jefferson St., Bensenville. $150/$160 before May 5; $160/$170 after. Dinner only, $40 per person. (630) 350-2944.

Rolling Meadows Senior Center: The June fundraiser is from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. June 5 at Steak 'n' Shake, 1501 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Ed Soyka will sing songs of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Tony Bennett noon-12:30 p.m. and 5:30-6 p.m. Coupons are needed to participate. Present coupons at time of service; a portion of the sale will go to the senior center. Coupons available at the center, 3705 Pheasant Drive Rolling Meadows. Call (847) 818-3205.

Little City Foundation used book sale: 5-10 p.m. June 6, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. June 7 and 14 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 15, Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center, Skokie. Admission on June 6 is $10.

Rummage and garden sale: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. June 6; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. June 7; and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. June 8, Holy Family Catholic Community, 2515 W. Palatine Road, Inverness. Household goods, furniture, holiday items, jewelry and purses, sports equipment and toys. (847) 359-0042.

Green Ribbon Motorcycle Ride and Rally: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. June 7, Kendall County Fair Grounds, Route 71 and East Highpoint Road, Yorkville. Science rides start from five locations including City Limits Harley-Davidson, 2200 N. Rand Road, Palatine. $20-$25. Benefits the University of Illinois Medical Center's Digestive and Liver Disease Center. For information, additional scenic ride start locations or to register, visit www.greenribbonrally.org or call (800) 509-9055.

Make a Wish Foundation Pedal For Wishes: 6:15 a.m. June 7, Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center, 4905 Old Orchard Center, Skokie. Includes 35-mile ride, 10-mile ride and children's pedal parade. $35; $10 for children under age 10. Wish Children ride for free. (312) 602-9474 or send an e-mail to: Pedalforwishes@wishes.org.

Funwalk/run: 8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. start, June 7; Lake Arlington, 2201 N. Windsor Drive, Arlington Heights. This is the John Whiteside/Beatrice Green Lung Cancer walk/run. Benefits the Lungevity Foundation, the grant making nonprofit organization funding lung cancer research and providing support to the lung cancer community. E-mail CREAG2@aol.com.

Family race and fun run for kids: 8:30 a.m. race, 9:30 a.m. fun run June 8, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview. $20 for adults; $10 children 14 and under. Race day, $25 adults, $11 children. Benefits the Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter, Glenview. 3.1 mile course certified by USATF. (847) 556-1575 or ahanrahan@carecenter.org.

Pancake breakfast: 8 a.m.-noon June 8, St. Thomas Becket Church, 1321 Burning Bush Lane, Mount Prospect. Sponsored by the Men's Club, the breakfast will benefit the 40th Anniversary Statue and Garden Fund. $8 for adults; $4 for children ages 3-12. (847) 827-9220.

Pancake breakfast: 9 a.m.-noon, June 8; Mount Prospect Moose Lodge 660, 601 N. Main St., Mount Prospect. Pancakes, sausage, eggs, bacon, coffee, milk and juice. Adults, $6; children 3-12, $3; under 3 are free. Proceeds benefit Mooseheart and Moosehaven. Call (847) 398-2750.

Nicasa's charity golf invitational: 11:45 a.m. June 9, Hawthorn Woods Country Club, 1 Tournament Drive, Hawthorn Woods. $1,700 per foursome. Christel, (847) 201-7072.

Clearbrook Guardians/Pal Program Golf Outing: 11 a.m. June 10; Old Orchard Country Club, 700 W. Rand Road, Mount Prospect. Includes lunch, dinner, raffles, auctions and more. $195 per golfer or $75 for dinner only. Proceeds benefit children and adults with disabilities. For golfer, sponsor or volunteer information, call (847) 385-5305 or e-mail clearbrookguardian@sbcglobal.net

American Lung Association of Illinois-Greater Chicago's annual Lake Tour Bike Trek: June 13-15. Ride to support research. www.laketourbiketrek.org or call (800) LUNGUSA to register.

Mount Prospect Golf Classic: Community Education Foundation's 10th annual Mount Prospect Golf Classic: June 13, Mount Prospect Park District Golf Club. (847) 385-3738.

Re-sale event: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. June 13; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 14, St. Paul United Church of Christ, 401 E. Main St., Barrington. Gently used items including clothing and household goods. Benefits local charities and missions. (847) 381-0460.

Des Plaines Community Foundation Day at the Races: Noon June 14, Arlington Park Race Course. $75 includes lunch, racetrack admission, daily race program. Raffles and silent auction. (847) 297-4932.

Streamwood Stride: June 14. 10K run, one-mile fun run, 5K run/walk and kiddie races to benefit the SPD Scholarship Fund. Register online at www.active.com or www.streamwoodparkdistrict.org. Sponsorships available. (630) 372-PARK.

ArtReach Educational Theatre anniversary dinner: 6-11 p.m. June 14, Vittoria de Roma restaurant, Palatine. Silent auction, raffles, performances by ArtReach students, dinner. $40 adults; $20 for children 10 and younger. Benefits ArtReach Educational Theatre. For tickets, (847) 372-7798 or log on to: www.artreachspotlite.com.